Overall score
Burnside Heights
44.4/100
Deanside
32.5/100
Burnside Heights for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Burnside Heights
44.4/100
Deanside
32.5/100
Crime rate
Burnside Heights
24.8 / 1k
Deanside
405.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnside Heights
41
Deanside
25
Population
Burnside Heights
6,377
Deanside
654
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Burnside Heights | Deanside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 405.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 3 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 55 |
| Green cover | 23.9% | 9.6% |
| Population | 6,377 | 654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Burnside Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Deanside is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Burnside Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Deanside keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Burnside Heights tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Deanside stands out for housing affordability, plus parks and reserves.
Choose Burnside Heights if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Deanside for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.